Driver I at The Social Health Authority (SHA)

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: - 

• Cumulative service period of six (6) years’ work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Driver I or in a comparable position; 
• A valid BCE driving license without any current endorsement(s); 
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade D plain or its equivalent qualification; 
• Occupational Trade Test II for Drivers; 
• First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (I) week from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution; 
• Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution; 
• Refresher Course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week at the Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT)or any other recognized Institution; 
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct; 
• Proficiency in Computer Application; and 
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring a high level of integrity and confidentiality; 
• Carrying out periodic checks on the assigned vehicle to determine maintenance needs and reporting accordingly and on time; 
• Keeping up-to-date vehicle mileage log and maintaining work tickets for vehicles assigned; 
• Ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road; 
• Ensuring the safety of the passengers, other road users, and the assigned vehicle; 
• Inspecting assigned vehicles and keeping up-to-date insurance documents; 
• Ensuring the assigned vehicle(s) has the necessary tools (toolbox, spotlight, umbrella, fire extinguisher, and an equipped first aid kit); 
• Ensuring that the vehicle is taken for service when due; 
• Adhering to the Traffic Act, and the Authority’s policies and procedures on fleet management; 
• Ensuring that the assigned vehicle(s) is always fuelled in line with the policies and procedures on fleet management; 
• Reporting any incident that involves injury, or damage to any passenger, pedestrian or third-party property immediately, in line with established policies and procedures; and 
• Ensuring cleanliness of the assigned vehicle at all times when in use or otherwise and that the vehicle is in good condition before use.